Senior Quality Inspector

STR Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Quality Inspector - London - £55,000 + Car Allow.+Bonus + Ex Bens - Perm

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Quality Inspector will lead a team of Quality Inspectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a strong quality culture, overseeing inspection processes, implementing risk-based methodologies, and managing non-conformance reporting. This role includes people management, covering training, performance, and well-being assessments to ensure a safe and efficient workplace.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent package
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of critical global infrastructure.
• Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.

Core Hours: 42 Hours per week - 07.00 start - 42 hours per week, option to split across 4 or 5 days (Mon-Fri)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage the Quality Inspection Team - Oversee inspectors, ensure adequate resources, and maintain high performance standards.
• Implement Risk-Based Inspection Methodology - Apply 100% inspection for high-risk items and sample inspections for low-risk items.
• Oversee Non-Conformance Reporting - Identify and report non-conforming products using JIRA ITS, ensuring timely resolution.
• Drive a Strong Quality Culture - Set inspection standards, promote adherence to specifications, and ensure a zero-tolerance approach to defects.
• Manage People and Performance - Handle training, development, absence management, and employee relations while fostering a supportive work environment.
• Support Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Lead quality-related improvement projects and ensure process enhancements.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams - Work closely with Manufacturing, Stores, Engineering, HR, and Supplier Quality to maintain inspection integrity and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Quality Culture: Background of working in a highly regulated environment with strong culture of maintaining high standards of Quality.
• Quality & Compliance: Expertise in risk-based inspection methodologies, non-conformance reporting, and adherence to industry standards.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a quality inspection team, coupled with excellent communication, empathy, and flexibility to handle diverse teams and workplace challenges.
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, shadowgraphs, Talyrond) and quality management systems (SAP, JIRA ITS).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to drive process improvements, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Health & Safety: Commitment to risk assessments, safe work practices, and ensuring team well-being.

How to apply:

To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at 02392 314679.